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Two-win day puts Homan at 8-0 and in a playoff spot in women's world curling

Two-win day puts Homan at 8-0 and in a playoff spot in women's world curling

SYDNEY, N.S. — Canada's team has embraced the grind of an unforgiving schedule at the world women's curling championship. The wins keep on coming no matter when the Ottawa-based foursome is playing.
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Yankees' Judge has RBI double in return from abdominal injury and Stanton hits 3 home runs

Yankees' Judge has RBI double in return from abdominal injury and Stanton hits 3 home runs

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Longtime NHL critic and diversity advocate Akim Aliu gets a tryout with the Sharks' AHL team

Longtime NHL critic and diversity advocate Akim Aliu gets a tryout with the Sharks' AHL team

After years of feeling alienated by the NHL and campaigning to diversify the sport, Akim Aliu is getting another shot at playing pro hockey, this time with the San Jose Sharks' minor league affiliate.
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Playoff picture clear in Canadian mixed doubles championship

Playoff picture clear in Canadian mixed doubles championship

FREDERICTON — The playoff picture became clear at the Canadian mixed doubles curling championship Wednesday.
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Blue Jays trade infielder Santiago Espinal to Reds for pitcher Chris McElvain

Blue Jays trade infielder Santiago Espinal to Reds for pitcher Chris McElvain

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays have acquired right-handed pitcher Chris McElvain from the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for infielder Santiago Espinal. The deal was announced Wednesday by Toronto. The 23-year-old McElvain from Columbia, Tenn.
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Crown wants 25 years for Manitoba football coach who sexually assaulted students

Crown wants 25 years for Manitoba football coach who sexually assaulted students

WINNIPEG — A disgraced former high school football coach apologized during a sentencing hearing for the "grief and shame" he caused to the nine students he sexually assaulted.
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Shohei Ohtani's interpreter fired by Dodgers after allegations of illegal gambling, theft

Shohei Ohtani's interpreter fired by Dodgers after allegations of illegal gambling, theft

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter and close friend has been fired from the Los Angeles Dodgers following allegations of illegal gambling and theft from the Japanese baseball star.
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Brazil court rules Robinho must serve 9-year prison term for rape. Soccer star convicted in Italy

Brazil court rules Robinho must serve 9-year prison term for rape. Soccer star convicted in Italy

SAO PAULO (AP) — A Brazilian high court ruled Wednesday that former soccer star Robinho must serve his nine-year prison sentence in his home nation as a result of his 2017 rape conviction in Italy.
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Hoopla cancelled as Saskatchewan teachers continue labour dispute with province

Hoopla cancelled as Saskatchewan teachers continue labour dispute with province

REGINA — Saskatchewan’s provincial high school basketball championship has been cancelled due to an escalating labour dispute between teachers and the government.
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NFL competition committee proposes a ban on hip-drop tackles and a radical change to kickoffs

NFL competition committee proposes a ban on hip-drop tackles and a radical change to kickoffs

The NFL competition committee is proposing a rule to penalize so-called “hip-drop” tackles and a radical change to kickoffs to add more returns without compromising safety.
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